Answer to Question #234217 in General Chemistry for Vic

Question

A man who is 5ft 8in tall weighs 180 lbs. what is his height In centimeters

Answer 1

We can write 5'8 as 5 feet 8 inches.

We know that,

1 feet = 12 inches

So, 5 feet = 5 × 12 inches

= 60 inches

Hence, 5'8 is equal to 60 + 8

= 68 inches

Now, 1 inches = 2.54 cm

then, 68 inches = 68 × 2.54 cm

= 172.72 centimeters